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Ferris shares affectionate coming-of-age anxiety with his latest indie pop-rock earworm, ‘growing up with u’.

Posted on 23 June 2021

Ferris’ colourful melodies and cutting lyricism have already seen his feisty take on indie pop-rock go viral. After racking up over 1-million streams with his, quite literally, infectious single, Zombie, he’s unleashed his sticky-sweet summer pop anthem, growing up with u, which discernibly deserves to go viral too.

His latest single explores the anxiety that kicks in when youth starts to slip away, and our tendency to look around for affectionate ways to stay grounded. It’s a stellar track. In every conceivable way. The commercial potential is resounding, but more impressively, the way Ferris embraces his authenticity and utilises his pop-punk attitude brings a stark sincerity to growing up with u. The candid and sporadically abrasive lyrics that construct sharp lyrical hooks take this radio-ready indie-pop jam to the next level.

The Miami-based artist and model has exactly what it takes to become a household name. Get him on your radar before he does.

Ferris’ latest single is now available to stream via Spotify.

Connect with Ferris via Instagram.

Review by Amelia Vandergast

T.I.G.Y. have made an ethereal ambient dream-pop debut with ‘Only Way to Let the Light In’

Posted on 23 June 2021

The UK alt-pop duo T.I.G.Y. have released their ethereal dream pop debut single, Only Way to Let the Light In; the timely release utilises meta poetry to spark a connection amongst listeners battle-scarred by depression and anxiety.

It is singles like this that highlight the trite nature of archetypal-feel good pop that mostly just over faces and alienates the serotonin-deprived. With elements of shoegaze and art-rock weaved into the release that outros on a steady heartbeat, the instrumentals match the consoling nature of the vocals. The steady downbeat rhythms entwine with your rhythmic pulses as Only Way to Let the Light In unfolds; allowing the succinct crescendos to lift you as they tonally soar.

T.I.G.Y.’s moniker came from a diary that had been passed down through Bailey’s family. Since their inception, they have written a collection of songs that became an expression of those diary entries. Only Way to Let the Light In is the first single to be released from their collection of songs that will periodically follow the diary entries.

Only Way to Let the Light In released on June 18th. You can check it out for yourselves via SoundCloud.

Connect with T.I.G.Y. via Facebook and Instagram.

Review by Amelia Vandergast

YOSHISUHN navigates the human condition in his latest single, MACH SPEED.

Posted on 23 June 2021
MACH SPEED (THE ROAD LESS TRAVELED) by YOSHiSUHN

‘MACH SPEED (THE ROAD LESS TRAVELLED)’ is the latest single released by the luminary, Philadelphia-residing hip hop artist YOSHISUHN.

Every line delivered in this soulfully rendered release is a mic-drop moment, but instead of leaving you introspectively hanging, the inspiring meta wisdom rolls on leaving you utterly ensnared by the artist’s talent with wordplay and his ability to make a direct connection through hip hop.

The raw emotion is perfectly encased in the accordantly hazy production that you’ll want to delve into time and time again; it’s a track that consistently gets better with every listen. Tracks like MACH SPEED may not be able to change your life with one hit, but it will compassionately take the weight off your shoulders as soon as you immerse yourself.

MACH SPEED is now available to stream via Bandcamp.

Review by Amelia Vandergast

infparsa took electronic pop to evocative new heights with ‘823’, featuring Pooyan jc.

Posted on 23 June 2021

For his latest release, electronica songwriter, engineer, artist and producer infparsa teamed up with vocalist Pooyan jc to create what is easily one of the most evocative electronica releases of the year. The vibrato on the vocals is enough to make a grown man cry.

The 20-year-old Iranian artist started to hone in on his talents at the age of 15 when he first started creating beats. Aged 17, he established himself as a talented producer before his move to Moscow, Russia. Currently, infparsa resides in Kazan, where he is continuing to work on his upcoming projects. If the releases that follow 823 are just as compelling, it is only a matter of time until he breaks into the mainstream.

The indie, intimate vibes to the single pull at the heartstrings with visceral force. It scarcely matters that English unilingual minds won’t be able to decipher the lyrics; plenty of the emotion lies in the dance-pop melodies and the compassionately romantic vocal notes.

823 is now available to stream via SoundCloud.

Review by Amelia Vandergast

Neemkeez has dropped his debut big beat hip hop album, Sugar Brain.

Posted on 23 June 2021

San Francisco-hailing rapper, producer and multi-instrumentalist Neemzkeez is to hip hop what The Prodigy is to electronica. After releasing his ground-breaking debut album, Sugar Brain, it’s clear that his viscerally ensnaring music is anything but mainstream, but it carries all of the potential.

With his tendency to take inspiration from everything from the alt 90s, shoegaze and cloud rap, the album is a flawless feat of electronic innovation. The perfect introduction to Neemkeez sound is irrefutably ‘Overload’, which carries the progressive momentum of Infected Mushroom’s most euphoric mixes.

Hit play, and you won’t fail to be galvanised by the rapid-fire rap bars, melodic rap increments, caustic bass-riding beats, and Persian rhythms that represent Neemkeez’ cultural heritage.

Sugar Brain is an insanely promising debut. We can’t wait to hear what follows.

You can check out Neemkeez’ debut album that dropped on June 11th, 2021, via Spotify.

Review by Amelia Vandergast

The Unwriters deliver serious sonic flavour in their blues-funk-rock single, ‘The Devil’s Run’.

Posted on 23 June 2021
The Devil's Run (Freedom & Justice) by Tᕼᕮ ᑌᑎᗯᖇITᕮᖇS

Italian alt-rock outfit The Unwriters have unleashed their latest blues-funk-rock single, The Devil’s Run (Freedom & Justice); any fans of Black Midi will want it in their ears. Despite the, quite literally, devilish sensibility to the single, there’s a potent amount of soul weaved into the psychotropic release.

The funk-riding bass lines, reverb-drenched choppy guitar chords, snapping percussion, and psych-heavy synths all pull together to offer some serious sonic flavour that you’ll want to devour time and time again.

The Unwriters may be relatively fresh from their inception, but between them, they have over 25 years of experience in the industry, which goes a long way in explaining the level of maturity in their highly nuanced sound that dabbles in everything from old school hip hop to gospel.

The Devil’s Run is now available to stream and download via Bandcamp.

Review by Amelia Vandergast

Strange Melody put an experimental spin on Eurodance with ‘Don’t Go’

Posted on 23 June 2021

‘Don’t Go’ is the latest single released by Poland-born, Belgium-based DJ and producer Strange Melody. If any Eurodance track is going to make you nostalgic for t.A.T.u., it is this experimentally progressive single.

Don’t Go switches between direct deliverances of spoken word to hyper pop vocals that add to the sense of arresting anticipation as you’re left to wonder what aural curveballs will follow the preceding ones.

It’s a stunning release that stands as a testament to Strange Melody’s refreshingly diverse sound; expect atmospheric breakbeats, ominous symphonic tones and infectious future bass-style choruses that make an earworm of Don’t Go.

Stream Don’t Go via SoundCloud.

Review by Amelia Vandergast

On My Grind: NYC rapper Big Al sparks that much-needed shine brightly on ‘Outage’ (feat. Just B)

Posted on 22 June 2021

With a highly confident flow that has him in the invincible-feeling zone, Big Al shows us what it takes to get it done despite some small-minded people wishing your downfall on the bumping new single ‘Outage‘ (feat. Just B).

Big Al is a thriving New York City-based indie hip-hop artist. He smartly fuses that real street-hop that that is full of insightful info, which is meant to help others who have also had to grind hard to reach their goals.

You feel his hard rap style come to the fore so quickly, as he thumps down the barriers and tells us to wake up. Everything seems to cruise perfectly like a water-slide, as he hits the mailbag perfectly and posts us news that we all need to hear. With a likable beat and a smoothly added chorus, this is an enlightening track that you will want to play again and again.

‘Outage‘ (feat. Just B) from the strong NYC rapper Big Al, is a spark-lit testament to putting the work in to get where you need to be at. The winding road is hard and full of detours that can take you away from the path where you need to go, so having some loyal friends to guide you, is always helpful to reach your dreams.

Stream this new single on Spotify and see more on the IG music page.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

Still Lit: Sacramento rapper GTD Kari makes his long-awaited return with ‘GTD Freestyle’

Posted on 22 June 2021

After last being featured on the top notch ‘Like Mike‘, the fast-rising GTD Kari is back after eight months away with the fast-paced new single that shows us his renewed focus on ‘GTD Freestyle‘.

Kevin Jerome Jumaane Easter Jr aka GTD Kari, is a highly motivated Sacramento, California-based trap artist. He has recently signed to the late Lil Yase’s Highway420 Productions label and his career is definitely on the rise.

You feel his slick bars that slide smoothly through your happy speakers, as he easily impresses the hungry onlookers who are looking for someone to believe in, as his smokey-cool style drifts through and lights up the papers to our mind. He has a smoothly-rolled flow that certainly delivers the post we want, as he lets it be known that he is only interested in the paper and making that tasty dough.

‘GTD Freestyle‘ from the soon-to-be-massive underground Sacramento, California-based rapper GTD Kari, is a rampaging effort that is clear and concise, his story about those unwise fake rappers that spit false stories is so relevant and real. This welcome mindset shows you that the street corner is turning back to fans wanting that authentic artist, back into their lives and for the plastic ones to be thrown into the trash for good.

Eight months seems a lifetime away in this new age fickle rap game, when before old school emcees used to hide away – recording, perfecting and writing their new music- for up to five years or more. His confident flow and street-filled vigor shows us that he does indeed rap about things he does which makes him well-respected where it counts. With true hip-hop heads.

Hear this audio on YouTube and see what he does next on his IG music page.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

Go All In: Blow_flyy (feat. Kaleb Simmonds) show us their bigger vision on ‘Where Do We Go’

Posted on 22 June 2021

With a feast mentality and a never give up energy, Blow_flyy (feat. Kaleb Simmonds) tell us that the journey will be tough but those loyal ones will always be there if you need them on their striking new track ‘Where Do We Go‘.

Blow_flyy is a confident Canadian indie hip-hop artist. He makes that relevantly motivating music that has you thinking deeply and reaching to achieve your own goals. no matter how lofty they may seem.

This is the type of musician who deserves lots of love as his vision is clear, the raps are rather smooth and to the point. The beat is super catchy and well-produced – as the vibe is alive and you start to sing with the chorus – that has you feeling like this is a throwback 90’s classic track.

‘Where Do We Go‘ from the exciting Canadian indie rap artist Blow_flyy (feat. Kaleb Simmonds), shows us a inspirational story that has you wondering if you are going down the right path, as you look to see things more clearly in your own world. The reflection of your ambition is there right by you if you believe in yourself enough. The world might be strange but as long as you have the love of a genuine person – your heart and eyes will always be ready to see what they need to – so you can grow strong and self-aware.

The only way to succeed to look upwards to the clouds, as looking down to the ground will never help you truly win.

Stream this vibrant single on YouTube and see his journey via IG.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen